Rider's Discount - Out of Business

[Zaph]

I just heard this on the Triumph forum. Really sad. I've bought probably 20 grand worth of stuff from them in the last 10 years.

Their...

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Yeah but supersport 300 is just one class and not even considered the popular one. Small grids. 500SS is considered the popular class. Probably because...

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They probably recognized that those divisions aren't going to grow unless they were split. Amateurs really have no reason to enter if the grid is full...

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If I were to get back into racing today, I think I would indeed get on an SV. Or possibly a FZ07 if a decent priced one popped up. When I was racing...

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Best thing to see what's allowed where is to look at some results. Then look at the rules to see what mods are allowed. Everything can run in 500SS...

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Well yeah but at least amateurs don't have to be up against Drew Jankford and Bruce Barry. I wish they were split up back when I was racing.

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White vinyl trim:
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Hey Spoot in 2019 ultralight, amateur is separated from expert now. (about time!) You could fix it back up and chase a few plates.

[Zaph]

Team Motorsports in Depere is seriously blowing out '18 KTM RC390's right now.
2018 KTM RC390 - $4699 (Depere)



And their...

[Zaph]

Here you go, cut up a cheap welder apron. $9. https://www.ebay.com/itm/202423946716 Or just do a search for heat resistant or arc flash and see what...

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He named it Black Betty? Bambalam.

[Zaph]

CRF450L drooool

Isn't there a 790 adventure too? Could be a just right sized adventure bike rather than a 500 lb turd with dirt wheels...

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So... the fun part. What's next for a bike?